15 Grams of Table Salt to Cups
Ingredient
Table Salt
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.05 (⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 0.8
- Teaspoons
- 2.5
- Milliliters
- 12 ml
15 grams of table salt = 0.05 cups (⅛ cup / 0.8 tablespoons)
Table Salt has a density of approximately 288g per cup. Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 142g; Morton kosher is 240g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9g | 0.03 | ⅛ | 0.5 |
| 10g | 0.03 | ⅛ | 0.6 |
| 15g | 0.05 | ⅛ | 0.8 |
| 20g | 0.07 | ⅛ | 1.1 |
| 25g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.4 |
Bakers reach for table salt in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 15 grams of table salt in cups?+
15 grams of table salt is 0.05 cups (⅛ cup), or 0.8 tablespoons.
How do I measure 15 grams of table salt without a scale?+
Use ⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 0.8 tablespoons instead.